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Papilio aegeus

2 Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly at Penrose, NSW

Papilio aegeus at Penrose, NSW - 11 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Papilio aegeus 15 Mar 2023 CarbonAI
Papilio aegeus 15 Mar 2023 Aussiegall

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Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall Pyrrosia rupestris (Rock Felt Fern) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Apr 2022 by Aussiegall
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Pyrrosia rupestris (Rock Felt Fern) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Apr 2022 by Aussiegall

Location information

Species information

  • Papilio aegeus Scientific name
  • Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 Mar 2023 11:12 AM Recorded on
  • Aussiegall Recorded by

Additional information

  • Conifer Associated plant
  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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